Attractions

The largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe towers majestically over Salzburg's old town and is the most famous landmark in the city of Mozart. This mighty medieval fortress offers visitors a fascinating journey through history.

From the historic walls, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city and the surrounding mountain landscape. The fortress is home to magnificent royal rooms, medieval torture instruments and the Fortress Museum, which brings Salzburg's turbulent history to life.

The baroque Hellbrunn Palace on the outskirts of Salzburg is famous for its world-famous trick fountains, which have been delighting visitors from all over the world for 400 years. This unique excursion destination is particularly popular with families.

Experience the original baroque fountains and ornate gardens today just as they were when they were created. The splashing surprises of the water features provide unforgettable moments, while the magnificent gardens invite you to stroll and linger.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this historic house in the famous Getreidegasse on January 27, 1756. Today, the museum is one of the most visited in Austria and is an absolute must for Mozart fans.

Discover authentic exhibits from Mozart's childhood, including his childhood violin, portraits of the Mozart family and personal items. The rooms are furnished true to the original and provide an impressive insight into the life and work of the musical genius in the city of his birth.

The Mozart family lived in a spacious eight-room apartment in the so-called Tanzmeisterhaus on Makartplatz from 1773 to 1780. Today, the building houses a fascinating museum about the life of the famous family of musicians.

Explore the lovingly restored rooms and learn more about Mozart's creative period in Salzburg. The museum presents valuable original documents, instruments and personal items that bring the young composer's family environment to life.

The DomQuartier is a unique baroque museum in the heart of Salzburg's old town, which combines the magnificent prince-archbishop's residence rooms, the Residence Gallery, the Cathedral Museum and St. Peter's into an impressive museum area.

The tour takes you through magnificent state rooms and presents the baroque art and history of Salzburg in all its splendor. Admire valuable paintings, precious art treasures and the impressive architecture that formed the spiritual and secular center of the former prince archbishops.

The venues of the Salzburg Festival - the Grosses Festspielhaus, the Haus für Mozart and the Felsenreitschule - are world-famous and are regarded as cultural highlights of international standing.

An exclusive guided tour gives you a glimpse behind the scenes of these legendary opera and theater stages. Learn more about the history of the festival, the impressive architecture and the technical refinements that make these theaters the most important cultural venues in Europe.

Salzburg's large natural history museum offers fascinating exhibitions on natural and environmental history as well as an extensive science center on several floors. The museum combines classic natural history with state-of-the-art technology.

Discover interactive stations that inspire visitors of all ages - from dinosaurs and space exploration to native animal species. The large technology area with experimental stations makes natural science an exciting experience for the whole family.

On the edge of Salzburg's oldest cemetery lie the mystical catacombs, which were carved into the rock of the Mönchsberg and whose origins date back to late antiquity.

The rock caves, some of which date back to the 3rd century, were once used as hermitages and early Christian places of worship. Today they convey a uniquely mystical atmosphere and offer fascinating insights into Salzburg's early Christian history.

Opened in 1991 in the Mozart Residence, this collection is the world's largest special archive of sound and image recordings relating to the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mozart lovers and researchers can listen to and watch around 30,000 historical recordings here - a unique audiovisual Mozart heritage. The collection, which is accessible free of charge, offers rare insights into the history of the interpretation of Mozart's works through the centuries.

The modern panorama lift at Anton-Neumayr-Platz takes you almost 60 meters up to the Mönchsberg and directly to Salzburg's most beautiful viewing terrace in just 30 seconds.

The comfortable elevator ride provides access to the Museum der Moderne and offers a spectacular view over the rooftops of the old town. From the viewing platform, you can enjoy an unforgettable panorama of the entire city and the surrounding mountains.

High up on the Mönchsberg - around 60 meters above the old town - the Museum der Moderne is enthroned in an architecturally striking building. The museum presents international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In addition to changing exhibitions of contemporary artists, the museum's unique location offers a sweeping panoramic view of the city and mountains. The combination of top-class modern art and spectacular views makes every visit a special experience.

The panoramic boat trip "Amadeus Salzburg" on the Salzach offers a city tour of a special kind. On board the modern boat, you will experience Salzburg from a completely new perspective.

Enjoy extraordinary views of Salzburg's old town and the surrounding mountains from the water. The relaxed cruise takes you past the most important sights and offers unique photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage city.

The Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz is the central museum for the art and cultural history of the city and province of Salzburg. Valuable exhibits are presented on around 3,000 m² of exhibition space.

In the historic state rooms you can discover fascinating objects from Salzburg's history. A particular highlight is the Panorama Museum with its impressive circular painting of the city of Salzburg from 1829, which shows the city in all its historical splendor.

The open-air museum in Großgmain presents over 100 original historical buildings from the Salzburg region on a 50-hectare site. It is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe.

Farms, craftsmen's houses, mills, barns and a village school convey a lively picture of rural life from past centuries. Craft demonstrations and traditional events bring history to life.

This small special museum on Mozartplatz is dedicated to the Christmas customs and festive joys of times gone by. A unique collection is presented under the motto "Festivities from Advent to New Year 1840-1940".

Admire historic Christmas decorations, toys and festive objects from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lovingly assembled private collection transports visitors into the atmospheric atmosphere of Christmas celebrations past.

The Toy Museum is a hands-on interactive museum dedicated to play, wonder and experience. The lovingly designed rooms are ideal for families with children.

Marvel at historical dolls, model trains and tin toys, while numerous play stations invite young and old to join in. The museum combines nostalgia with playful learning and guarantees fun for the whole family.

The Stiegl-Brauwelt is the world of experience of Austria's largest private brewery and houses Europe's most extensive beer exhibition. In the historic brewery you can learn all about the art of brewing beer.

Visit the fascinating beer museum and learn more about the centuries-old brewing tradition. Finally, you can taste various types of Stiegl beer in the cozy Bräustüberl and enjoy the authentic brewery atmosphere.

The Untersberg cable car takes visitors up to an altitude of ~1,850 meters in less than 10 minutes to the striking Untersberg, Salzburg's "local mountain".

Once at the top, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up over Salzburg and the entire Alpine foothills. This unforgettable nature experience offers numerous hiking opportunities and is an absolute highlight for nature lovers and photographers on a clear day.

The Hellbrunn Monthly Palace is home to the Folklore Museum, which offers a comprehensive insight into Salzburg's folk culture and customs. The museum presents the rich traditions of the Salzburg region.

Highlights include life-size traditional figures such as the Schönperchten and an impressive collection of magnificent traditional costumes typical of the various Salzburg districts. The museum preserves the living folk culture of the region.

Around 1,500 animals from over 150 species live on the natural 14-hectare site at the foot of Hellbrunn Hill. Salzburg Zoo is a popular excursion destination for families and animal lovers.

The zoo delights visitors with its spacious outdoor enclosures and diverse animal world - from native Alpine ibexes to exotic lions. Special attractions include the predator house, the African enclosure and the walk-in waterfowl area, which allows visitors to get up close and personal with the animals.